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Highline College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With Highline’s 100% acceptance rate, your main job is planning the path after admission. Since it is test-optional, use SAT or ACT scores only if they help with course placement; otherwise, focus on grades, program requirements, and a clear plan to transfer or earn your credential.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Highline College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Highline College enrolls 5,592 undergraduate students. Highline is located in a suburban setting, with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its profile reflects a campus with a moderate undergraduate population and relatively close access to faculty.

Location

Des Moines, WA

Undergrad Enrollment5,592

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Highline College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

October 4

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

July 12

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Highline, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and early fall for superscore-friendly retakes. For the October 4 Regular Decision deadline, plan on the August SAT or September ACT as your last retake options so scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Highline’s in-state tuition is $4,205, while out-of-state tuition is $10,271. For priority financial aid consideration, submit the FAFSA by July 12.

In-State Tuition$4,205

Out-of-State Tuition$10,271

Room and Board$17,310

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying out-of-state tuition, Highline College lists tuition at $10,271, compared with $4,205 for in-state tuition. Room and board is $17,310, so living expenses can make up a large share of the total cost. Actual out-of-pocket cost will depend on course load, housing plans, fees, and any grants or scholarships a student receives.